The Coen Brothers Anthology Series ‘THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS’ Heading to Netflix

August 9, 2017

Netflix has announced that THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS, an original project written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, and produced by Annapurna Television is coming in 2018 for all Netflix members around the world.

This western anthology series will feature six tales about the American frontier told through the unique and incomparable voices of The Coen Brothers. Each chapter will feature a distinct story about the American West. Starring Tim Blake Nelson as Buster, and many others.

The Coen Brothers write and direct and also executive produce. Megan Ellison and Sue Naegle from Annapurna Television will also executive produce alongside longtime Coen Brothers collaborator Robert Graf.

The Coen Brothers said:

“We are streaming motherf*ckers!”

Cindy Holland, Vice President of Original Content for Netflix said:

“The Coens are visionary directors, masterful storytellers, and colorful linguists. We are thrilled for Netflix to become home to the full range of their talents.”